In Wisconsin, EVV is required for all Direct Care Professionals (workers) who provide IRIS self-directed personal care (T1019, SDPC) and routine supportive home care (S5125, SHC and (S5126, SHC). Any DCP who provides these services does not live with their…
For family caregivers supporting Veterans, the VA has programs for caregivers to support with training and other needs. The VA’s Caregiver Support Program is excellent resource for caregivers of Veterans in the VA health care network. Caregivers can access training…
Helpful Resources from National Family Caregivers Month Caregiver Action Network Recognizing and Supporting Caregivers from Caregiver Action Network. President Joe Biden’s Presidential Proclamation for National Family Caregiver’s Month. About National Family Caregivers Month In November, PremierFMS recognized National Family Caregivers Month…
The PremierFMS e-Timesheets User Manual is your source to learn how to submit timesheets accurately and on time. At PremierFMS, we want to provide you with tools and resources to improve your self-direction journey. The manual can be used to…
Entry-level respite providers have a new training option from the ARCH National Respite Network and ACL (Administration for Community Living). The National Respite Care Provider Training program follows a country-wide initiative to enhance respite services. The 2022 National Strategy to…
32 years after hosting the 2002 Winter Games, the Paralympics are coming back to Salt Lake City. While the exact dates of the games are yet to be announced, the Paralympics will take place just weeks after the Winter Olympics…
On September 21, we will be celebrating World Alzheimer's Day, in culmination of World Alzheimer's Month (WAM) in September. PremierFMS wants to provide you with tips on recognizing Alzheimer’s and where you can find more resources. Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI)…
The Client Rights Office supports Self-Direction and is an important part of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. It helps individuals with developmental disabilities understand their service rights. This support is available in inpatient or outpatient settings. Who They Help…
A hard launch of additional Electronic Visit Verification service codes will take place on October 1, 2024. Per ForwardHealth, for Dates of Service (DOS) beginning that day, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), along with HMOs and managed care…
Last week was Disability Voting Rights Week (DVRW). DVRW was celebrated from September 9-13 and was promoted by the American Association of People with Disabilities. In partnership with the REV Up campaign, DVRW advocated for voters with disabilities, regardless of…